Unit Goals
In this unit you will learn to:
- talk about the natural world.
- talk about natural areas in Mexico.
- talk about the importance of conversation.
- use the passive voice in the present and the past.
- understand tag questions.
- use prior knowledge when listening.
- talk about the natural world.
- talk about natural areas in Mexico.
- talk about the importance of conversation.
- use the passive voice in the present and the past.
- understand tag questions.
- use prior knowledge when listening.
LESSON A HABITATS
Many different SPECIES of fish DEPENDED ON coral reefs for food and safety.
The SAND and STONES of a dry desert area are home to this lizard.
In the cool SOIL of the forest, plants grow and provide food for animals.
Grammar In Context
The passive voice
Examples Explanations
Small fish find food in the coral reef. In active sentences, the subject comes before the verb and
subject verb object the object
Food is found by small fish in the reef. In passive sentences, the object comes before the verb
Food is found by small fish in the reef. In passive sentences, the object comes before the verb
subject verb agent and agent in the subject position at the beginning of the
sentence.
Insect are eaten by many animal species. Form the passive with to be + the past participle of a verb
sentence.
Insect are eaten by many animal species. Form the passive with to be + the past participle of a verb
Rain forest trees are used as safe places The by phrase, which includes the agent, is optional in the
to sleep. passive voice.
LESSON B CONSERVATION
Mexico´s Sian Ka'an
In the language of the Mayan peoples who once inhabited this region, Sian Ka'an means 'Origin of the Sky'. Located on the east coast of the Yucatán peninsula, this biosphere reserve contains tropical forests, mangroves and marshes, as well as a large marine section intersected by a barrier reef. It provides a habitat for a remarkably rich flora and a fauna comprising more than 300 species of birds, as well as a large number of the region's characteristic terrestrial vertebrates, which cohabit in the diverse environment formed by its complex hydrological system.
Grammar In Context
Using the passive
Examples Explanations
Forest fires damage the forest habitat every summer. Use the passive to emphasize the receiver of
result of the action.
The forest habitat is damaged by forest fires every
summer.
Examples Explanations
Forest fires damage the forest habitat every summer. Use the passive to emphasize the receiver of
result of the action.
The forest habitat is damaged by forest fires every
summer.
Many different bird species are found in the reserve. Use the passive when the agent is not
Jaguars are seldom seen in the wild nowadays important or not know.
LESSON C The Impact of Development
Grammar In Context
Examples Explanations.
Our home was built by my grandfather. From the past passive with was/were + the past
participle form of the verb.
The road to the beach was opened in 2009.
People in the area were asked to conserve
drinking water last August.
The road to the beach was opened in 2009.
People in the area were asked to conserve
drinking water last August.
LESSON D Conserving Our Natural Resources
Grammar In Context
Tag question in the simple present
Examples Explanations
This kind of farming is sustainable, isn't it? Use tag questions to check your information or when you
believe something is probably true.
Pelicans aren't endangered, are they? From tag questions with be after statements with be.
You enjoy sightseeing, don't you? Use negative tag questions after affirmative statements
They cant build houses there, can they? Use affirmative tag questions after use negative statements.
They cant build houses there, can they? Use affirmative tag questions after use negative statements.
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Words to search:
HABITATS
DESERT
FOREST
OCEAN
PASSIVE
VOICE
CONSERVATION
RESOURCES
CROSSWORD
http://worksheets.theteacherscorner.net/make-your-own/crossword/crossword.php
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Questionary
What is the passive voice?
What is a tag question?
What is a negative tag question?
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